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Confusion in San Francisco's Chinatown Over Shark-Fin Ban

March 8, 2013, 1:50 pm • Posted by KQED News Staff
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By Caitlin Esch and Rachael Marcus San Francisco Chinatown merchants and community leaders met with officials from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife this week after several local businesses were cited for selling off their supply of now-banned shark … Continue reading »

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California Assembly Passes Shark Fin Ban 60-8, Bill Now to Senate

May 23, 2011, 1:35 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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From AP: The state Assembly has come to the defense of endangered sharks targeted by fishermen who amputate their fins and toss the live sharks back into the ocean. AB376 bans the sale, trade or possession of shark fins, a … Continue reading »

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Mayor Ed Lee Opposed to Shark Fin Ban

April 26, 2011, 1:30 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Ed Lee told the Chronicle's City Insider blog that he opposes the proposed shark fin ban in the state. From the post: Lee, who says he's not running for a full term, said he supports educating shark fisherman rather than … Continue reading »

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Wednesday Weeklies: Immigration Program for Rich Investors; Shark Fin Soup Debate

March 2, 2011, 1:44 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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This week's new articles from the alternative weeklies… The American dream, for sale (San Francisco Bay Guardian) (P)rivate companies are going overseas and recruiting investors with the promise of a little-known federal program: For half a million bucks, you can … Continue reading »

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